Continents and Oceans

Geography Worksheet | Ages 8–10

Instructions: Read each question carefully and write your answers in the spaces provided.

1. Fill in the Blank

There are _______ continents and _______ oceans on Earth.

2. Fill in the Blank

Complete the names of the seven continents:

• North America


• _______ America


• _______


• _______


• Australia (also called _________)


• _______


• Antarctica

3. Multiple Choice

Which is the largest ocean on Earth?

• A) Atlantic Ocean


• B) Indian Ocean


• C) Pacific Ocean


• D) Arctic Ocean

4. Fill in the Blank

The ocean that lies between Europe/Africa and North/South America is called the _______ Ocean.

5. Multiple Choice

Which continent is found at the very bottom (South Pole) of Earth?

• A) Australia


• B) Africa


• C) Antarctica


• D) Asia

6. True or False

Circle the correct answer:

a) Asia is the largest continent on Earth.     TRUE / FALSE

b) Europe and Asia share the same landmass.     TRUE / FALSE

c) The Arctic Ocean is the warmest ocean.     TRUE / FALSE

7. Short Word Problem

Sofia is planning an imaginary trip around the world. She visits one country on every continent except Antarctica. If she spends 3 days on each continent, how many days is her trip in total?

Show your work:

 

 

Answer: _______ days

8. ⭐ Challenge Question

Name the five oceans of the world AND write one fact about any ocean of your choice.

Five oceans:

My ocean fact: _______________________________________________

Answer Key

1. There are 7 continents and 5 oceans on Earth.

2. The seven continents:

• North America


• South America


• Europe


• Asia


• Australia (also called Oceania)


• Africa


• Antarctica

3. ✅ C) Pacific Ocean
(The Pacific Ocean is the largest and deepest ocean, covering more than 30% of Earth's surface.)

4. The Atlantic Ocean.

5. ✅ C) Antarctica

6.

• a) Asia is the largest continent. → TRUE


• b) Europe and Asia share the same landmass. → TRUE (The combined landmass is called Eurasia.)


• c) The Arctic Ocean is the warmest ocean. → FALSE (It is the smallest and coldest ocean.)

7. Sofia visits 6 continents (all except Antarctica) × 3 days each = 18 days

> 6 × 3 = 18 days

8. The five oceans:

Sample ocean fact: The Pacific Ocean is so large that all of Earth's continents could fit inside it. (Accept any reasonable, accurate fact.)